Its spores are highly resistant to heat and many disinfectants, making them easily transmissible in hospitals.

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Clostridioides difficile is an uncommon but quite serious cause of diarrhea, and it is often associated with antibiotics.

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Superbug Candida auris cases climbing in San Antonio hospitals. Officials urge screening and stronger cleaning.

More cases of a hospital-related superbug were reported at the Manchester Trust last year, recent figures show, as the number of cases also increased across England. New results from a survey of more ...

Fewer cases of a hospital-related superbug were reported at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last year, recent figures show, despite the number of cases increasing across England. New results from a ...

A novel iLDS statistic uncovers adaptive gene sweeps in gut bacteria, highlighting evolutionary responses to modern diets and enhancing microbiome studies.

From tariffs and trade policies to the longest government shutdown in history, farmers have been hit from all angles.

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